Covenant of Shadows
- Tagline
- Destiny's written in blood.
- Description
- Amidst the scarred battlefields of World War I, an unlikely alliance forms between a seasoned warrior, Corporal James McCoy (Harri-son Fish-Ford), and a brilliant but cynical academic Dr. Evelyn Sinclair (Jelly-fur Cones), each haunted by their own demons. Together, they stumble upon an ancient prophecy that binds humanity's fate to an extraterrestrial force lurking in the shadows. As they struggle against the crude ironies of war and the sarcastic quips from their comrades, they come face-to-face with otherworldly horrors that could decide the war's outcome. Directed by the enigmatic Joss Whedonkey, 'Covenant of Shadows' is a tale of terror where the grotesque and the absurd collide, pulling the threads of history to reveal a future written by alien hands.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 3.70
- ReleaseDate
- 07/20/2023
- Genre
- Horror
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
3.50
Ah, 'Covenant of Shadows,' where do I start with you? Imagine the audacity to fuse the sobriety of World War I drama with science fiction elements as tacky as a UFO convention in Nevada. While Harrison Fish-Ford does his weary war hero schtick with an earnestness that nearly made me believe he hadn't realized what sort of film he'd signed onto, Jellyfur Cones' portrayal of the academic-turned-alien-seer is as much a revelation as realizing you've run out of popcorn at the start of this epic trainwreck. Joss Whedonkey’s direction is like an extravagant chef trying to mix caviar with cornflakes; it's bold, perplexing, and leaves a questionable taste. The film tries so hard to stitch together profound historical tapestry with sci-fi spookiness, but the seams are as glaring as a neon sign at a candlelit séance. 'Destiny's written in blood,' they say? More like written by someone who had clearly indulged in one too many during lunch. With alien machinations more convoluted than a teenager's explanation for coming home past curfew, this R-rated cinematic misadventure will indeed be remembered—a testament to how not all dark, foreboding prophecies make for compelling storytelling.